contextualized learning

Contextualized Learning : 

Contextualized Learning A plan for teaching content through relevant materials that will keep learners coming back for more!

Why do adults want to learn?: 

Why do adults want to learn? Access Voice Independent Action Bridge to the Future

Components of the Reading Process: 

Components of the Reading Process Phonemic Awareness- sounds Phonics – letter/sound relationship Fluency – pace and intonation Vocabulary – independent and contextual Comprehension- literal and inferential

Contextualized Learning: 

Contextualized Learning “relating instructional content to the specific contexts of learners’ lives and interests increases motivation to learn” (Dirkx and Prenger, 1997)

Contextualized Learning: 

Contextualized Learning An instructional strategy that: Actively involves the learner in the learning process Combines content and context Uses authentic materials

Contextualized Learning : 

Contextualized Learning Learners learn more effectively when they: search for meaning in their own learning process use various types of real-life resources to gather information integrate new knowledge/skills into already existing knowledge combine content and context learn to problem solve common situations in a new way

Characteristics of Contextualized Learning: 

Characteristics of Contextualized Learning CL is application oriented. CL is learner centered. CL is time flexible. CL goals and purpose are explicit from the beginning of instruction.

Five Principles of a contextualized lesson: 

Five Principles of a contextualized lesson Purpose directs the lesson. Real life problems take precedence over subject-matter isolation. Learners gain understanding through problem solving. Academic and life concerns are integrated into an applied learning process. Competence is the constant.

Four A’s of Contextual Learning: 

Four A’s of Contextual Learning Learning for Acquisition of Knowledge Learning for Application Learning for Assimilation Learning for Association

Benefits of Contextualized Instruction to the Learner: 

Benefits of Contextualized Instruction to the Learner The purpose of the learning is explicit. (Why & how are discussed.) Learners share previous knowledge. (Learner is actively learning.) Learners discuss how they apply information to their roles as parent, worker and community member. (Learning impacts real life.) Learners solve problems. (Learner uses skills that can be used outside lesson.) Learners control their learning process by their rate of participation. (Learner is responsible for learning.) Transference of knowledge is explicit and immediately recognizable. (Learner maximizes use of knowledge.)

Benefits of Contextualized Learning to the Instructor: 

Benefits of Contextualized Learning to the Instructor Knowledge retention increases. Student motivation increases. Tutor guides the learning process. Learning is a team effort between the tutor and learner, encouraging student persistence. Learning is the learner’s responsibility.

Bloom’s Taxonomy Thinking Skills : 

Bloom’s Taxonomy Thinking Skills Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Understanding Knowledge

Contextualized Learning/Active Learning Process: 

Contextualized Learning/Active Learning Process Explicit Purpose and Goals – Learner and Tutor Clear explanation of instruction – Tutor Explicit skills and knowledge Discussion of metacognitive skills Discussion of skills application – Learner and Tutor Evaluation of how to apply new learning in other situations – Learner and Tutor

Contextualized Learning Materials: 

Contextualized Learning Materials Target learner needs Transportation Housing Food Shopping Child’s education Job Community Personal Other Locate materials regarding learner needs: Maps, bus schedules Receipts, coupons, ads Report cards, letters from teacher and school Memos, pay stubs, benefits information Representatives, newspapers, community resources Bible, books, health information, phone books TV, radio schedules Cookbooks, menus, recipes

Contextualized Learning Techniques: 

Contextualized Learning Techniques Language Experience Approach Communication Logs Cartoon Blurbs Environmental Print Books Model good reading practices Information Reading Technique Assisted Reading Technique

Steps of Contextualized Learning: 

Steps of Contextualized Learning Determine learner’s needs or begin with tasks that address learner’s immediate needs (make learning relevant) Determine which skills you need to teach will assist with this need (achieve program outcomes) Check on what the learner already knows and use that knowledge to support the new skills (Back into skills, knowledge and strategies) Plan for progress Discuss knowledge, skills, and processes used in the learning process (link learning with individual learning style) Discuss applications and transfer of skills (“tie” learning to real life) Provide feedback on progress and ability to use knowledge and skills (acknowledge success and plateaus) Reiterate knowledge and skills in subsequent tasks (skills can be used again and again)

Evidence of Contextualized Learning: 

Evidence of Contextualized Learning Tutor can explain strategy (how and what) Use of authentic materials (your program is a leader in this aspect) Staff training on use of contextualized learning (that’s done!)

Contextualized Learning is a win/win situation for the learner and the tutor.: 

Contextualized Learning is a win/win situation for the learner and the tutor.